MARC Community Resources

Middlesex Health recently produced a video showcasing MARC's Project SEARCH Program, featuring its interns and the program's impact on their lives, as well as its influence at the hospital. Thank you, Middlesex Health, for your partnership.

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Middlesex Project Search Final

Today is National Disability Independence Day. Which commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990, which is considered a de facto bill of rights for Americans with disabilities, assuring their access to economic and civic opportunities.

Some Individuals from MARC participated in a play at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater. The name of the play was Stone Soup. Check out what a great time everyone had!

Practicing our motor skills at MARC with hands on engineering making bridges and towers!

The August primary is coming up fast! Be sure you're ready to make your voice heard!
If you need more information about how to register to vote in Connecticut visit https://portal.ct.gov/sots

Today Connie's MARC family and friends came together to celebrate her 83rd birthday. Happy Birthday, Connie!

We had a very successful Project SEARCH conference in Albuquerque New Mexico! Here are some fun pictures, including one with our award for 100% job placement!

Last night MARC Community Resources was honored to receive an award for 100 percent employment of our 2023 graduates at the Project SEARCH conference in Albuquerque, NM. We are grateful to have such a wonderful host site, Middlesex Health. Throughout their three rotations, the interns built upon their skill sets and took every opportunity to learn all they could so that they could participate in the competitive employment process. We couldn’t be prouder of our graduates and can’t wait to see how they grow professionally.

Get out and vote! It's so important!

Classic has started working on the next science project, Under the Sea. They're creating all kinds of sea life, like sharks, dolphins, fish, turtles, and plant life! Also creating the sea for the creatures to live in in!

We are so pleased to announce that we recently received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County
through the generosity of The Mary Janvrin and Natalie Janvrin Wiggins Fund for Birds, Other Animals, and Nature for a pollinator garden!

We look forward to having a permeant pollinator garden that will be handicapped accessible!

If you're interested in starting your own pollinator garden and need more information, here is information about Middletown's own Pollinator Pathway. https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/towns/middletown

Elections are coming up soon! Make sure you're registered to make your voice heard!

This morning, just days before our Project SEARCH team leaves for Albuquerque, where MARC will receive an award at the Project SEARCH Conference, WTNH News 8 aired this segment featuring Nick and Brianna, two graduates from MARC's Project SEARCH internship program at Middlesex Health. All seven graduates from our first class and six from this year's class are employed at Middlesex Health. Thank you, WTNH News 8's Sarah Cody, for sharing the stories of these two graduates! Stay tuned for posts next week featuring Nick speaking at the Project SEARCH conference and MARC winning a 100% Employment Outcomes Award. https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wtnh.com%2Fon-air%2Fconnecticut-families%2Fconnecticut-families-middlesex-hospitals-progressive-internship-leads-to-jobs-for-adults-with-special-needs%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clori.lodge%40marc-cr.org%7Ca0208259a04546ea670508dca1d8deca%7C1435a121a3ac4fe5838714c86fa937df%7C0%7C0%7C638563200066715365%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UhMwY0ShlDIb63i0cRiyPgc%2BRSGDeNCkq%2Bjrf97mjFo%3D&reserved=0

Connecticut Families: Middlesex Hospital’s progressive internship leads to jobs for adults with special needs MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — For the past two years, Middlesex Hospital has been part of a progressive model, providing internships to young adults with special needs. “I like how I get to inte…

Today, WTNH reporter, Sarah Cody, interviewed two of MARC's 2022/23 Project SEARCH Interns who are now Middlesex Health employees. You can hear more about their journey to competitive employment when the segment airs this Thursday. Thank you, Sarah!

July is Disability Pride Month! Join us in recognizing and honoring people living with disabilities, their many talents, skills, and contributions.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from MARC Community Resources!

Today was Field Day here at MARC! Look at what a great time was had by all! There were indoor activities like Connect Four and the Hula Hoop competition. And outdoors we had relay races, egg spoon races, and a water balloon toss competition.

The garden here at MARC is coming along nicely, some good sized zucchini, and the tomatoes should start ripening soon!

More pictures of our volcano experiments last week!

Just over 24 hours to go!
You can help people with I/DD learn transferable skills for employment and daily life skills for independence and success in the community by making a donation today! When you make a donation to MARC before 5PM tomorrow, through Birdies for Charity, your donation will be matched by 15% making your dollars go further.

Don't forget the deadline for Birdies for Charity is June 23. If you make a donation through Birdies for Charity https://partnerhq.com/.../2024-travelers.../orders/new MARC will get a 15% match for every dollar! This money will go toward underfunded and unfunded programs that help people with DD/ID live their best lives!

Summer is here! Enjoy the long evenings and warm weather! Don't forget sunscreen and to stay hydrated!

What's your favorite summer song?
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It was warm, but we had a great time at our 3rd Annual Juneteenth celebration!
There was good food, good music, fun, and celebrating Black history!

Don't forget the deadline for Birdies for Charity is June 23. If you make a donation through Birdies for Charity https://partnerhq.com/events/2024-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/orders/new MARC will get a 15% match for every dollar! This money will go toward underfunded and unfunded programs that help people with DD/ID live their best lives!